I have procrastinated so much on my writing that it is scary. At one point in my life I was just fed up and done with it all. I felt it was me saying to God that since nothing productive was coming out of me pouring my heart and thoughts out, then why continue? The problem was that just because I did not SEE the results, did not mean there were none produced. It does bless my soul to read the comments shared from those who read my words. It is more so of a blessing to know that in my obedience someone else was able to be healed from a situation or there was revelation given to them based on their personal experiences. Do I always need reassurance that people are actually being blessed by my obedience? No...but it never hurts to hear the feed back. Even if its not a million people...just the one or two lets me know I have done my job!
The book of Romans will be my devotional for the month. I have made a sound commitment to God that I would get back into my word on a daily basis. I can dedicate time to everything else it seems but God. I can no longer afford to gamble with my life or His time for that matter. One thing I know without a shadow of a doubt is that 2012 is the year to LIVE ON PURPOSE! My purpose on this Earth is my first priority....not my career, not my health and wellness, not my dreams and/or goals, not being the next millionaire, etc. My first priority is to do what I was sent to this Earth to do even before the Earth was created by God.
For years I have sat this purpose and this includes writing. It never dawned on me that I was always able to express myself more clearly in written form than I was in verbal communication. Anytime my heart was overwhelmed with any type of emotion I was able to majestically transform those emotions into a written creation which unlocked a world full of mystery in which no one was ever exposed to but me and God. Then I realized how selfish I had become. God gave me something to share with others and out of my own fear and doubt I hid it from the world because I thought I would not be accepted or liked as others were. OH BUT GOD! No more time to waste with excuses. No more time to procrastinate because I simply was too lazy to do what I was called to do. No more time to put off what should have been done so long ago. I am blessed because God let me know at the beginning of this year that I HAVE LOST NOTHING!
2012 is the year in which I share with the world all that God has placed in me to share, but only at the right time. I could easily vomit up years of writing but I have to be obedient and sensitive to the plan God has set before us in order to ensure my assignment is being completed according to what He has designed. There are so many locked doors hidden in the secret caves of my heart. There are so many things God has shown me through dreams and visions. There is simply so much inside that I am about to burst because I have held on to it for so long. Bishop mentioned something on Sunday that has stuck with me everyday... Two reasons why you should be dropping something. 1. Someone is coming behind you who needs it! 2. You can't keep it all, you have to make room for where you are going and your hands cannot be filled! How amazing is this. Talk about a release Sunday. I keep asking God for more and He keeps telling me that I did nothing with what I was already given. Foolish! I cannot wait to share my heart and thoughts with the entire world. This is why my blog remains OPEN! I want everyone to read it and have access to it. It was placed in me to give out FREELY so that is what I will do.
Pay attention dear friends and even all doubters. Be careful to listen to what is not always made obvious. There are signs and times which were spoken of long ago which are coming to pass in this year. There are things God is about to reveal which are only for those who are CALLED to understand. There are mysteries being unlocked and miracles being performed. God will only allow so much chaos to resume before He steps down and makes His presence known. Do not be alarmed at how fast the churches will fill this year. Do not be alarmed at the quick transformation in people's character. Do not be alarmed when the scriptures began to come alive for all to see. God is not a liar and He never was. I don't care how you pronounce Jesus...He is still the one and only true savior of the world.
GET READY CHURCH! GET READY!
Tha Non-Fiction Version
- Miss Natalie
- This is a way of escape to express myself to an audience without a capacity. This is my life, my strengths, my weakness, my fears, my hopes, my doubts, my everything. An Outlet of Relief!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
WALK INTO YOUR DESTINY!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
OK...so I am a little late, but none the less I want to say Happy New Year. Be happy because God gave us His grace and mercy to survive another year. Be happy because 2012 is the year to go all out and be all that we were created to be. Be happy because this new year presents new opportunities and new doors to be open. Enjoy all that is new this year...new relationships, new careers, new families, new blessings, new YOU!
There is so much that has happen since the clock kissed my past goodbye on that late Saturday night at 11:59 p.m. My life as I have known it has been completely turned into a new reality in which I could only have dreamed of. To understand who I am and why God created me has been simply mind blowing. It is by no coincidence that every single move I have made since that wonderful night of celebration, has been ordained by God. I am no preacher but I will be a believer until the end of time and we all know time has no ending.
2011 was a year of discipline and transition. 2010 was a year of isolation and detachment. 2009 was a year of teaching and redirecting. As I look back over the past couple of years I can clearly see how God was preparing me for such a time as this. Although I was never aware of His grand scheme of things, deep down I knew there was something taking place in the Heavens which had to be completed here on Earth.
In 2006 God spoke loud and clear and explained to me my assignment. He allowed me to see where I had placed myself on this Earth was not where He had ordained me to be. It was from that moment on, I knew working in the wonderful world of television and marketing was not where I was called to be. In 2007, after being laid off at KTVT CBS 11 due to budget cuts, I applied for an alternative teaching certification program in order to obtain my teaching certification. I started the process and was easily accepted to my surprise (note: when you walk in your purpose God has already made provisions for you). I begin taking classes to obtain my certification which should have only taken a year to complete, but distractions slowly made their way back into my life. It is no wonder that when we begin walking in God's will, there will be road blocks along the way to deter us from making it to our destination. I was offered a position at Fox Sports Net and decided to put teaching on hold until it was the right time in my eyes to pursue it (BIG MISTAKE). From Fox Sports I was hired on with Time Warner (making almost $10k more than I was at Fox Sports) so I decided to finish out my career in television and marketing and put teaching off indefinitely.
After 3 years of doing what I wanted to do I realized I had no passion left in the television field. There was nothing I did on a day to day basis that was fulfilling kingdom business and I noticed how distant I became at work. I was no longer excited about making that 45 minute commute up the Tollway from Duncanville daily. I was no longer intrigued by the increase in salary or the perks of working with million dollar clients. I was bored! So in 2010 I decided to re-enroll in the certification program (well only after they sent me a letter stating I had 9 months to complete the program or I would be removed - talk about God making life uncomfortable in order to birth you into your destiny). I also decided that I would go back to school to get my Masters Degree from DBU. I finally put all of my running to the side and decided to walk in obedience.
Flash forward to July 2010... on my way back from San Antonio I passed a church off of I35 in Red Oak. I noticed the church was also a school called Life School. I remember clear as day telling the Lord "God I want to teach there!" A few weeks later I received an email stating they were looking for a high school English teacher. With no experience I simply stepped out on faith and applied. About a week later I was called in for an interview with the Principal and Assistant Principal and two days after that I had an interview with the Chief Academic Officer. The next day I was offered the position to teach English II (10th grade), Journalism and Newspaper. YOU CAN'T TELL ME GOD DOES NOT ORDER OUR STEPS!
So here I am...now teaching for the second year doing what God called me to do and being obedient. This year I was also blessed with the opportunity to coach volleyball and basketball. Although I knew nothing about volleyball I took the assignment with a smile on my face and the extra pay did not hurt either! Despite a lot of drama that has occurred at my school this year I know this is where God wants me to be. I have a specific assignment in which I must complete before moving on to the next one. I know that through all the blood, sweat, and tears this is what I was called to do and I will do it with a pure heart and clear mind. I may not understand fully why God sent me this route but I know it is for a reason. I can honestly say that I am the happiest I have been in a long time. Even when I thought I wanted to move out of Dallas, God told me "there is a reason you are here!" and I am starting to see the bigger picture more clearer now.
I write all of this to simply say this...STAY PUT! When God tells you to go, you have to be obedient and do just as He tells you and when He tells you. There is so much more I want to share with you about 2012...but those stories will have to wait until tomorrow!
Be blessed family and know that this year is a NEW YEAR...a HAPPY YEAR...and a BLESSED YEAR! Let go and watch God blow your mind! Now let's celebrate!
OK...so I am a little late, but none the less I want to say Happy New Year. Be happy because God gave us His grace and mercy to survive another year. Be happy because 2012 is the year to go all out and be all that we were created to be. Be happy because this new year presents new opportunities and new doors to be open. Enjoy all that is new this year...new relationships, new careers, new families, new blessings, new YOU!
There is so much that has happen since the clock kissed my past goodbye on that late Saturday night at 11:59 p.m. My life as I have known it has been completely turned into a new reality in which I could only have dreamed of. To understand who I am and why God created me has been simply mind blowing. It is by no coincidence that every single move I have made since that wonderful night of celebration, has been ordained by God. I am no preacher but I will be a believer until the end of time and we all know time has no ending.
2011 was a year of discipline and transition. 2010 was a year of isolation and detachment. 2009 was a year of teaching and redirecting. As I look back over the past couple of years I can clearly see how God was preparing me for such a time as this. Although I was never aware of His grand scheme of things, deep down I knew there was something taking place in the Heavens which had to be completed here on Earth.
In 2006 God spoke loud and clear and explained to me my assignment. He allowed me to see where I had placed myself on this Earth was not where He had ordained me to be. It was from that moment on, I knew working in the wonderful world of television and marketing was not where I was called to be. In 2007, after being laid off at KTVT CBS 11 due to budget cuts, I applied for an alternative teaching certification program in order to obtain my teaching certification. I started the process and was easily accepted to my surprise (note: when you walk in your purpose God has already made provisions for you). I begin taking classes to obtain my certification which should have only taken a year to complete, but distractions slowly made their way back into my life. It is no wonder that when we begin walking in God's will, there will be road blocks along the way to deter us from making it to our destination. I was offered a position at Fox Sports Net and decided to put teaching on hold until it was the right time in my eyes to pursue it (BIG MISTAKE). From Fox Sports I was hired on with Time Warner (making almost $10k more than I was at Fox Sports) so I decided to finish out my career in television and marketing and put teaching off indefinitely.
After 3 years of doing what I wanted to do I realized I had no passion left in the television field. There was nothing I did on a day to day basis that was fulfilling kingdom business and I noticed how distant I became at work. I was no longer excited about making that 45 minute commute up the Tollway from Duncanville daily. I was no longer intrigued by the increase in salary or the perks of working with million dollar clients. I was bored! So in 2010 I decided to re-enroll in the certification program (well only after they sent me a letter stating I had 9 months to complete the program or I would be removed - talk about God making life uncomfortable in order to birth you into your destiny). I also decided that I would go back to school to get my Masters Degree from DBU. I finally put all of my running to the side and decided to walk in obedience.
Flash forward to July 2010... on my way back from San Antonio I passed a church off of I35 in Red Oak. I noticed the church was also a school called Life School. I remember clear as day telling the Lord "God I want to teach there!" A few weeks later I received an email stating they were looking for a high school English teacher. With no experience I simply stepped out on faith and applied. About a week later I was called in for an interview with the Principal and Assistant Principal and two days after that I had an interview with the Chief Academic Officer. The next day I was offered the position to teach English II (10th grade), Journalism and Newspaper. YOU CAN'T TELL ME GOD DOES NOT ORDER OUR STEPS!
So here I am...now teaching for the second year doing what God called me to do and being obedient. This year I was also blessed with the opportunity to coach volleyball and basketball. Although I knew nothing about volleyball I took the assignment with a smile on my face and the extra pay did not hurt either! Despite a lot of drama that has occurred at my school this year I know this is where God wants me to be. I have a specific assignment in which I must complete before moving on to the next one. I know that through all the blood, sweat, and tears this is what I was called to do and I will do it with a pure heart and clear mind. I may not understand fully why God sent me this route but I know it is for a reason. I can honestly say that I am the happiest I have been in a long time. Even when I thought I wanted to move out of Dallas, God told me "there is a reason you are here!" and I am starting to see the bigger picture more clearer now.
I write all of this to simply say this...STAY PUT! When God tells you to go, you have to be obedient and do just as He tells you and when He tells you. There is so much more I want to share with you about 2012...but those stories will have to wait until tomorrow!
Be blessed family and know that this year is a NEW YEAR...a HAPPY YEAR...and a BLESSED YEAR! Let go and watch God blow your mind! Now let's celebrate!
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